Dr. A Jayachandra

With 46 years of experience, Dr A Jayachandra is a Clinical Director and Senior Interventional Pulmonologist at CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, CARE Hospitals Outpatient Centre, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad.

He introduced modern chest medicine setups, including advanced diagnostic facilities under one roof. His career has been marked by significant contributions to chest outpatient services and collaborative efforts in cardiothoracic and organ transplant programs. He has performed over 2,000 fibreoptic bronchoscopy studies and more than 300 pediatric cases.

Dr Jayachandra’s expertise includes managing chronic respiratory conditions such as:

• Asthma
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Tuberculosis
• Interstitial lung disease
• Post-COVID lung disorders

He also specializes in sleep-related disorders and obesity-linked respiratory issues. Doctor A Jayachandra excels in procedures like:

1. Fibreoptic bronchoscopy
2. Diagnostic and therapeutic thoracoscopy
3. Tracheal dilations
4. Stent placements
5. Pleurodesis

Dr Jayachandra graduated in Medicine (MBBS) with first-class honors in 1978 from Osmania University. He pursued a postgraduate diploma in chest diseases and tuberculosis (DTCD) in 1983-84, further solidifying his foundation in respiratory medicine. He received advanced training in Medical Thoracoscopy at Marseilles. This training equipped him with cutting-edge skills that he implemented to pioneer diagnostic and therapeutic thoracoscopy in South India.

At national and international conferences, Dr Jayachandra has presented papers and conducted workshops on advanced pulmonology techniques, including bronchoscopy and thoracoscopy. He contributes regularly to medical literature and blogs on respiratory health. Topics include:

• Treatment advancements in lung cancer and bronchoscopic procedures
• Management of asthma, tuberculosis, pneumonia, and COPD

He is a founding member of the Hyderabad chapter of the Indian Chest Society and a Former Governor (South) of the American College of Chest Physicians. He is fluent in English, Telugu, and Hindi, enabling effective communication with diverse patients and peers.

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